I’m No Stranger

You walk to and from the metro everyday.  Yet you still don't see me standing here.  

I've watched you as you take the escalator down into the metro station.  As you insert board the metro.  Always staying at least 20 feet apart.  But you never cared to look who's behind you.

I've done this everyday for a years now.  2 times a day, 7 days a week.  Sometimes your eyes glance around, not even stopping a second at me.  I know it's hard to believe that I'm still alive, but I would've never believe that you gave up trying.

Just turn your head.  Notice the girl that's always following you.  The girl who has those familiar copper eyes, the eyes that you used to see every single night.  The girl that you spent a fortune trying to find.  The girl that you also gave up on a long time ago.

Every night I sleep under the stars, dreaming that you would finally realize that I'm was right here all along.  But dreams never last.  And in the morning the truth is always painful.  

Maybe I should give up too.  Move on.  Yet I just can't let go of you.  

When are you going to see me as I am.  I'm no stranger.  I was your best friend.  I was the one that you would tell all your secrets to.  I was the one that comforted you at night when tears were spilled.  I was the one that you would celebrate with when you got a promotion.

I was and will forever be your daughter.